In reverse

adverb

In the opposite direction or order.

The car is moving in reverse.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - In the opposite direction or order

Often appears as...

  • move in reverse
  • play in reverse
adverb

Undergoing or effecting a process or action from the end to the beginning.

He assembled the model in reverse, starting with the completed object and taking it apart.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - Undergoing or effecting a process or action from the end to the beginning

Often appears as...

  • assemble in reverse
  • work in reverse
adverb

Of or indicating opposition or resistance.

In a special setting, the engine can run in reverse to help lower emissions.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - Of or indicating opposition or resistance

Often appears as...

  • run in reverse
  • operate in reverse

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Technical

adverb

To do something in the opposite way to how it should be done.

I realized I'd been holding the map in reverse.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - To do something in the opposite way to how it should be done

Often appears as...

  • hold in reverse
  • put in reverse
adverb

In the opposite direction or order.

The car is moving in reverse.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - In the opposite direction or order

Often appears as...

  • move in reverse
  • play in reverse
adverb

Undergoing or effecting a process or action from the end to the beginning.

He assembled the model in reverse, starting with the completed object and taking it apart.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - Undergoing or effecting a process or action from the end to the beginning

Often appears as...

  • assemble in reverse
  • work in reverse
adverb

Of or indicating opposition or resistance.

In a special setting, the engine can run in reverse to help lower emissions.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - Of or indicating opposition or resistance

Often appears as...

  • run in reverse
  • operate in reverse

Usage tips

Technical

adverb

To do something in the opposite way to how it should be done.

I realized I'd been holding the map in reverse.
Visual representation of "in reverse" - To do something in the opposite way to how it should be done

Often appears as...

  • hold in reverse
  • put in reverse
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Physical Movement

Describes a literal change in direction, often for vehicles or machinery.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He shifted the car in reverse to exit the parking space.
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Visual Illustration

Used to explain how visual media can appear when played backwards.

Illustration for Visual Illustration
She enjoyed watching the video in reverse to see the sequence differently.
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Physical Movement

Describes a literal change in direction, often for vehicles or machinery.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He shifted the car in reverse to exit the parking space.
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Visual Illustration

Used to explain how visual media can appear when played backwards.

Illustration for Visual Illustration
She enjoyed watching the video in reverse to see the sequence differently.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Describes a literal change in direction, often for vehicles or machinery.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He shifted the car in reverse to exit the parking space.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Illustration

Used to explain how visual media can appear when played backwards.

Illustration for Visual Illustration
She enjoyed watching the video in reverse to see the sequence differently.
Visual representation of the word "In reverse"

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